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Calendar: Arts and Entertainment

MUSICFriday, Aug. 1Gary Key – Cooper Creek Square is hosting its free Music on the Mall Series Fridays in Winter Park, this week with the Walking Jukebox 4:30 to 7 p.m.Oly – An acoustic road through rock, folk and Americana starting about 9 p.m. at the Winter Park Pub. No cover. (970) 726-4929.First Friday Frenzy – The Granby Farmers Market is hosting a beer garden and live music by Jeremy Dion starting at 4 p.m. in the town event lot next to Ians Mountain Bakery. Free. (970) 887-2311.Special Blend – Classic rock 8 p.m. to close at Mackinaws Grill on Lake Granby. No cover. (970) 887-9399.Steve Cormey – Variety of tunes starting at 9:30 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.John Brown – Acoustic guitar starting at 9 p.m. Friday evenings at Grumpys in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-0123.Moby – Guitar intertwined with humor 5 to 9 p.m. in the patio at the Waconda in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-8312.Friday Afternoon Club – Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser is hosting a Friday Afternoon Club each Friday with live music 4 to 7 p.m. Free. (970) 726-9250.Brad Pregeant – New Orleans jazz piano and more at Carolines Cuisine south of Grand Lake starting at 6 p.m. No cover. (970) 627-9404.Peggy Mann – The Gateway Inn is hosting live music 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 627-2400.Uprights – Classical, show tunes, jazz and more on piano 6 to 9 p.m. at Gasthaus Eichler restaurant in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-5133.Pete Martinez – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo runs through Aug. 10 with pre-Fair activities Aug. 1-3. Events include a concert by Pete Martinez. $10 for adults and $5 for seniors ages 65 and over and kids 5-17. (970) 531-8510 or http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com.3rd Time Lucky – The High Country Stampede Rodeos Silver Anniversary Boots and Buckles Ball, sponsor appreciation dance is scheduled 7 to 10 p.m. at the John Work Arena with 3rd Time Lucky playing a variety of music all night. $5 donation at the door. info@highcountrystampede.com, (303) 526-1184.Saturday, Aug. 2Hunker Down – Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park is hosting a free Western Hoe-Down and Square Dance in conjunction with Arts Week 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the courtyard, featuring local bluegrass band Hunker Down. Learn to square dance 2 to 4 p.m. (970) 726-8891.Hunker Down – Local high-energy bluegrass live on the deck at the Tabernash Tavern 7 to 10 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-4430.Concert in the Park – The Grand Arts Council presents band Corso Bersaglieri as its next free feature during the Concert in the Park series, playing noon to 2 p.m. in the Grand Lake Town Park. (970) 627-3097.Salem – Winter Park Pub starting around 8 p.m. in the beer garden (weather permitting). No cover. (970) 726-4929.Gary Key – This musician blows people away with his varied repertoire 7:30 to 11:30 p.m. at Randis Irish Saloon in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-1172.Jim Matheson – Live acoustic classic rock and folk music 1 to 4 p.m. at Mackinaws Grill on Lake Granby. No cover. (970) 887-9399.Steve Cormey & Friends – 9:30 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.John Brown – Acoustic guitar 2 to 5 p.m. in the garden at Max & Ts in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-8404.Steve Cormey – 2 to 6 p.m. in the courtyard at the Waconda in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-8312.White Water Ramble – Rocky Mountain dancegrass and bluegrass starting at 9:30 p.m. at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-3026.George Clay – Variety of country and easy listening tunes starting at 9 p.m. Saturday evenings at Grumpys in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-0123.Brad Pregeant – Piano and vocals at the Untamed Grill at the Grand Elk Clubhouse in Granby 4 to 7 p.m. No cover. (970) 887-3223, ext. 8.DJ Normski & Da Crew – The SilverCreek Bar and Grill in Granby will host DJ Normski & Da Crew starting at 8:30 p.m. Theme nights and open mic. No cover. (970) 887-4929.Glen Jones – In the front dining area or patio at the Gasthaus Eichler 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-5133.Sunday, Aug. 3Gary Key – The Walking Jukebox rocks the Winter Park Pub starting 4 to 8 p.m. in the beer garden (weather permitting). No cover. (970) 726-4929.Bill Schade, open mic – Old-time, feel-good rock n roll 1 to 4 p.m. at Mackinaws Grill on Lake Granby. Also, Open Mic with Adam Lynam 6 p.m. to close (all musicians welcome). No cover. (970) 887-9399.Steve Cormey & Back Porch Light – Variety of tunes at 9:30 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.John Brown – Acoustic guitar 2 to 5 p.m. in the garden at Max & Ts in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-8404.Peggy Mann – Out in the patio at the Waconda in Grand Lake 2 to 5 p.m. No cover. (970) 627-8312.Brad Pregeant – New Orleans jazz piano and more at Carolines Cuisine, 9921 U.S. Hwy. 34 near Grand Lake. 6 p.m. No cover. (970) 627-9404.Uprights – Classical, show tunes, jazz and more on piano 6 to 9 p.m. at Gasthaus Eichler restaurant in Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-5133.Glen Jones – In the front dining area or patio at the Gasthaus Eichler 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-5133.Tim Connelly – 5 p.m. on the deck at Shipwreck Landing North at the old Adolphs in Old Town Winter Park. No cover. (970) 726-9397.Monday, Aug. 4John Brown – Acoustic guitar 5 to 9 p.m. in the Waconda patio in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-8312.Open Mic and Locals Night – 9 p.m. on Mondays at Buckets Saloon, next to the movie theatre in Winter Park. Happy hour all night. Hosted by Hippie. Free. (970) 726-3026.Tuesday, Aug. 5Brian Jordan Trio – Andy Irvine plays funk and soul jazz with the Brian Jordan Trio 5 to 9 p.m. in the beer garden (weather permitting) at the Winter Park Pub. Free. (970) 726-4929.Wednesday, Aug. 6Glen Jones – In the back dining area at the Gasthaus Eichler 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-5133.Thursday, Aug. 7Wendy Woo Quartet – Winter Park/Fraser Valley Chamber of Commerce presents High-Note Thursdays at Hideaway Park with live music by the Wendy Woo Quartet 6 to 8 p.m. (970) 726-4221, http://www.playwinterpark.com.Arnie J. Green – Local favorite Arnie J. Green rocks the Lariat Saloon starting at 9:30 p.m. in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.Open Mic Night – With Rob at the Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser. Starts at 9:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-9250.Open mic – Winter Park Winery (395 Zerex in Fraser) is hosting open mic nights 8 to 10:30 p.m. No cover, wine for purchase. (970) 726-4514.Glen Jones – In the back dining area at the Gasthaus Eichler 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. No cover. (970) 726-5133.VISUAL ARTSFriday, Aug. 1Arts Week – Free plein air artist demonstrations take place noon to 3 p.m. at Hideaway Park, followed by the National Show Opening of the Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters 4 to 9 p.m. at Elk Horn Art Gallery. http://www.rmpap.org for more info.Movie night – Classic movie Paint Your Wagon on the dock on Grand Lake (1246 Lake Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $5. (970) 627-3401.Saturday, Aug. 2Art show – Jill Tarkleson is hosting her first art show, titled “Abstract paintings of the Valley with an opening reception 4 to 7 p.m. at the Winter Park Winery. The art will also be on display all day Sunday.Arts Week – Rocky Mountain Plein Air Painters Quick Draw and auction: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rendezvous, art tour and expo: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hideaway Park and Cooper Creek Square, wine tasting at Verso noon to 8 p.m. at CCS, youth art show 2 to 4 p.m. at CCS, Western Hoe-down 2 to 7:30 p.m. at CCS, and Southwest Art meet and greet event 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Elk Horn Art Gallery. http://www.rmpap.org.Movie night – Alfred Hitchcock classic Vertigo on the dock on Grand Lake (1246 Lake Ave.) starting at 7 p.m. Cost is $5. (970) 627-3401.Sunday, Aug. 3Arts Week – Western Living Experience art tour and expo 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Hideaway Park and Cooper Creek Square, followed by a wine tasting at Verso noon to 6 p.m. at CCS. (970) 726-9292.PERFORMING ARTSFriday, Aug. 1Live Theatre – The Grand Theatre Company presents How I Became A Pirate at 7:30 p.m. in Winter Park. $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 and under. (970) 726-5048.Live Theatre – Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre presents Big! The Musical at 8 p.m. in the Historical Grand Lake Community House. $25 for adults, and $15 for children 14 and younger. (970) 627-3421.Saturday, Aug. 2Live theatre – Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre presents Urinetown at 2 p.m. and the Youth Theatre Workshop production Hound Dog Martys Rock n Roll Party at 8 p.m. in the Historical Grand Lake Community House. Tickets for Urinetown are $25 for adults, and $15 for children 14 and younger. Tickets for the YTW are $10 for adults and $8 for children 14 and under. (970) 627-3421.Live theatre – The Grand Theatre Company presents Murder at the Howard Johnsons at 7:30 p.m. in Winter Park. $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 and under. (970) 726-5048.Sunday, Aug. 3Live theatre – Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatres Youth Theatre Workshop presents Hound Dog Martys Rock n Roll Party at 2 and 7 p.m. in the Historical Grand Lake Community House. $10 for adults and $8 for children 14 and under. (970) 627-3421.Live theatre – The Grand Theatre Company presents Lucky Stiff at 7:30 p.m. in Winter Park. $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and students, and $12 for children 12 and under. (970) 726-5048.Monday, Aug. 4Live theatre – Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre presents Big! The Musical at 6 p.m. in the Historical Grand Lake Community House. $25 for adults, and $15 for children 14 and younger. (970) 627-3421.MISCELLANEOUS OTHER ENTERTAINMENTFriday, Aug. 1Sandys Karaoke & DJ – 9 p.m. at Parshall Inn. Free. (970) 725-3215.Karaoke – 9 p.m. every Friday at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park, next to the Silver Screen Cinema. Free. (970) 726-3026.Bingo games – Bingo games for the whole family are scheduled at 7:30 p.m. in the Heckert Pavilion at the Grand Lake Town Park.Saturday, Aug. 2Park program – View photos from some of the 170 hikes in Alan Apts new book, Afoot and Afield in Denver, Boulder and Colorados Front Range at 7 p.m. during the next free Saturday Night in Rocky Mountain National Park program at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. (970) 627-3471.Disc dogs – Free demonstration by The Colorado Disc Dogs Demo Team (world champions) at 2 p.m. at the Headwaters Golf Course (Granby Ranch’s golf course) practice range. (970) 887-5250.Gut Buster – 20th Annual Gut Buster, a fun 5K Run/ Walk open to all ages and abilities, 9 a.m. at the Granby Town Hall. (970) 887-3961.Fair & Rodeo – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo is scheduled Aug. 4-10 with pre-Fair activities Aug. 1-3. Saturday admission is $5 with $10 additional for the concert. http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com, (970) 531-8510.History tours – Tours through the historical Harbison homestead in Rocky Mountain National Park at 1 p.m. at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. Free. (970) 627-3471.Bingo games – Bingo games in the Grand Lake Town Park Heckert Pavilion starting at 7:30 p.m.Sunday, Aug. 3Fair & Rodeo – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo is scheduled Aug. 4-10 with pre-Fair activities Aug. 1-3. Sunday admission is $7 all day. (970) 531-8510, http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com.History presentation – The Grand County Characters will be putting on a free presentation at Cooper Creek Square in Winter Park noon to 2 p.m. in the courtyard. (970) 726-8891.Shuffleboard – The Gateway Inn in Grand Lake is hosting an open-invite shuffleboard tournament starting at 4 p.m. $1 per game, plus $1 donation toward the winning pot. (970) 627-2400.Monday, Aug. 4Fair & Rodeo – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo is scheduled Aug. 4-10. The events include a demolition derby, loggers rodeo, CPRA Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, livestock sale, carnival games, concert by Pete Martinez, kids games, exhibit hall, ATV gymkhana and more. Admission Sunday-Thursday is free, $10 for adults and $5 for seniors ages 65 and over and kids 5-17 on Friday. http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com, (970) 531-8510.Texas Hold Em – Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser hosts Texas Hold Em tournaments starting at 8:15 p.m. The top 40 players from each set of 10 games wins a chance for a trip to Las Vegas. Free. (970) 726-9250.Tuesday, Aug. 5Pool tournament – Pool tournaments at 8 p.m. at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. Cost is $5 to participate. Prize for winner. (970) 726-3026.Trivia Night – Hosted by Hulkstar starting at 8 p.m. at the Crooked Creek Saloon in Fraser. Each nights top three winners receive a $25 gift certificate. (970) 726-9250.Fair & Rodeo – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo runs through Aug. 10. The events include a demolition derby, loggers rodeo, CPRA Rodeo, Jr. Rodeo, livestock sale, carnival games, concert by Pete Martinez, kids games, exhibit hall, ATV gymkhana and more. Admission Sunday-Thursday is free, $10 for adults and $5 for seniors ages 65 and over and kids 5-17 on Friday. http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com, (970) 531-8510.Wednesday, Aug. 6Trivia – Test your knowledge at 6 p.m. at the Lariat Saloon in Grand Lake. No cover. (970) 627-9965.Ladies Night & DJs – The first two drinks for the ladies are free starting at 10 p.m. every Wednesday during Ladies Night at Buckets Saloon in Winter Park. DJs all night. Ladies get in for free and guys pay $5. (970) 726-3026.Texas Hold Em – 8 p.m. at Parshall Inn. Weekly prizes and grand prize in February for trip for two to Las Vegas. Free. (970) 725-3215.History tours – Free tours through the historical Harbison homestead in Rocky Mountain National Park at 1 p.m. starting at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center. (970) 627-3471.Fair & Rodeo – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo runs through Aug. 10. Admission Sunday-Thursday is free. http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com, (970) 531-8510.Mountain Man event – The Medicine Waters Mountain Man Rendezvous and Living History weekend is scheduled Wednesday-Sunday, Aug. 6-10 at Snow Mountain Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies with authentic trading tents, encampments, mountain man activities and nightly living history demonstrations and tours. (970) 531-3966.Thursday, Aug. 7Texas Hold Em – Friendly card game. Sign-up at 6:15 p.m. at the Gateway Inn in Grand Lake. Game begins at 6:30 p.m. House prizes. Free. (970) 627-2400.Texas Hold Em – Every Thursday night Buckets Saloon in Winter Park is hosting free Texas Hold Em games starting at 8 p.m. Win a trip to Las Vegas. (970) 726-3026.Fair & Rodeo – The 92nd Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo is scheduled through Aug. 10. Free. http://www.middleparkfairandrodeo.com, (970) 531-8510.


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